Getting around Findhorn
The ancient fishing village of Findhorn is located on a peninsula and is easily navigated by foot. There is free parking at the East Beach Car Park (accessible via Dunes Road) and pay parking at the West Beach Car Park (located near Findhorn Marina), which includes a limited number of motorhome stopover sites, which can be booked here.
The Park Ecovillage at Findhorn is on the Findhorn Bay Road (B9011), about 1 mile before you reach the old fishing village of Findhorn. The Park Ecovillage yes open to visitors, and here you can visit the Phoenix Shop and Café, the Universal Hall theatre, music and dance venue, and the Moray Art Centre).
You can easily walk or drive between the Park Ecovillage and the old fishing village of Findhorn in a few minutes (2 mins by car, 15-20 mins by foot), however parking may be limited during summer at busy times.
Wheelchair users: there is a usable pavement or flat track for most (not quite all) of the road and path into Findhorn village, running beside the Bay. Access to amenities varies. There is dedicated parking (including Disabled Parking) at the end of Dunes Road.
Parking
Parking is limited in old Findhorn village and visitors are encouraged to park at the East Beach (free) or West Beach (£2.00 per day) Car Parks.
There is free parking along “the runway” at the Park Ecovillage. Please park considerately and do not block entrances or park on the pavement!
There is also plenty of daytime parking in two locations at the beach (see below).
The Beach
There are two ways to access by road:
- coming into the village along the B9011, turn right at Dunes Road. The beach is located about 1/2 mile away at the end of the road. view map
- go through the village in the direction of the Marina and follow the signs to free parking. There are boardwalks and steps to the beach from the carpark. view map
There is free parking at both locations, but please note that it is forbidden to stay overnight at either of these parking areas.
Findhorn Bay
The Bay is easily accessed from multiple points on the west side of Findhorn. The Findhorn Bay Local Nature Reserve website has a map showing the locations of various information panels and nearby parking.
Toilets
There are public toilets (seasonal) at the parking area near the Marina and also at Findhorn Bay Caravan Park in the Ecovillage.
Findhorn Ecovillage, “The Park”
The Park is the home to the Findhorn Foundation and many businesses open to the public, including the Phoenix Shop and Café. You are welcome to walk around the Ecovillage but please respect privacy. Tours of the Ecovillage are available most days during the summer, from the Visitors’ Centre.
Weather
The weather in Findhorn is best described as “changeable”! If you are visiting for any length of time, it’s best to be prepared for all weathers, and even the short term forecasts can sometimes get it badly wrong. There are many weather sites online, but BBC Weather and forecast.io are two of the more reliable.